Google Find My Device Network Launched for Android Know How to Use

Google on Monday, April 8, launched its Find My Device network for Android devices. The tech giant first announced this feature last year, but it took time to arrive. This feature uses a crowdsourced network of all Android users to locate lost smartphones and accessories. This feature works similar to the Find My app on iPhone. Let’s know about this feature of Google in detail.

Announcing the feature in a blog post, Eric Kay, VP of Engineering at Google, said: Said “Today, the new Find My feature is rolling out to Android devices worldwide, initially in the United States and Canada. With a new crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help users quickly locate lost Android devices and everyday essentials.

The most important thing about the network is that it can locate devices even when they are offline. This means that there is no need to connect a smartphone or accessory to the internet to track it. Apart from this, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro users will be able to find their devices even when the power is turned off or the battery is dead. This can prove to be very important in case a device is stolen. The Find My Device network comes with a Find Nearby button that can help find the exact location of a smartphone or accessory.

Google Said that the Find My Device network capability will also support Bluetooth tracker tags from Chipolo and Pebblebee on the network and track their location. These tags can be attached to everyday essential items like keys, purses or bags etc. This feature will be started from May. Bluetooth tags from Eufy, Motorola and Jio will also come later this year.

Additionally, the network will be integrated with Google Nest and the Android feature will show the proximity of the lost device to a Nest device to provide a reference point. Users can share an accessory with family and friends so that everyone can keep track of their location. Using Bluetooth tags, users can share house keys or TV remotes with family and all members can search for the item together.

There is also a focus on privacy and data protection. Google said that the network has multi-layer protection built in to keep personal information private. Find My Device comes with end-to-end encryption of network location data and a device location reporting feature that prevents unnecessary tracking of the device. The app will work with devices running Android 9 or later.